27 ways to spend a day.
Bar Dos Hermanos
A lively Spanish-Cuban bar and brunch spot praised for its Bloody Marys, Cuban sandwiches and genuinely friendly service.
Bar Tropicia
A tropical cocktail bar in the heart of Leicester where jungle vibes and daily happy hour make for a lively evening out.
Barceloneta
A lively Leicester tapas restaurant bringing the art of Spanish small plates to Clarendon Park since its opening.
Bark and Brew coffee shop
Tuck yourself into the warmest corner of Mountsorrel and let the rich scent of freshly brewed coffee wrap around you like a favourite blanket.
Bill's Highcross
A lively all-day restaurant in the heart of Leicester's Highcross shopping centre, serving brunch, burgers and cocktails.
Everards Beer Hall
A proper Leicestershire brewery with a beer hall open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, dinner and freshly brewed pints.
Jenno's Coffee House
A welcoming coffee house serving ethically sourced Arabica blends and good value drinks across several Leicestershire locations.
Khazana
A welcoming Indian restaurant in Loughborough serving classic subcontinental dishes in a relaxed, familiar setting.
Leicester Coffee House Company
A relaxed coffee shop in a historic Granby Street building, serving house-roasted single origin espresso drinks and freshly baked cakes.
Mallories
Village bar, restaurant and hotel in rural Leicestershire, open five days a week for food, drinks and overnight stays.
Mrs Bridges Tearoom
A charming tearoom in Leicester serving homemade cakes, light lunches and proper pots of tea.
Rutland Point Bistro
S.O.A.K.
A creative cocktail bar tucked down a dark alley in central Loughborough, serving inventive drinks without the city trip.
Secret Garden
A lavish Italian restaurant, shisha lounge and cocktail bar rolled into one elegant Leicester venue.
The Berkeley Arms
A 16th-century free house on the Leicestershire border serving real ales, locally sourced food and freshly ground coffee.
The Blacksmiths Arms
Something about the warm, smoky drift from The Blacksmiths Arms pulls you in from the car park before you've even thought about being hungry.
The Grey Gosling
A modern British restaurant in a historic Thurlaston village pub, run by the team behind the acclaimed Grey Goose in Gilmorton.
The Griffin Inn, Swithland
A welcoming pub serving hearty food, from a broad main menu to legendary Sunday roasts with all the trimmings.
The Noel's Arms, Melton Mowbray
A carefully restored 200-year-old pub on Burton Street, serving seasonal British cooking and thoughtfully chosen drinks.
The Old Horse, Leicester
A classic Leicester pub since 1864, serving well-kept ales, craft beers, and Neapolitan-inspired pizzas in a warm, welcoming setting.
The Old Plough, Birstall
A traditional village pub in Birstall with real ales, live music, sport and proper bar snacks.
The Old Post Office, Newtown Linford
A family-run tearoom right at the gate of Bradgate Park, serving handmade cakes and freshly cooked food.
The Organ Grinder
A multi-award-winning real ale pub pouring Blue Monkey beers alongside guest ales, ciders and pork pies in rooms full of character.
The Stamford Arms, Groby
A family-friendly community pub in Groby, run with genuine warmth since 1921, serving food, live sports and live music.
The White Horse Birstall
A beautifully renovated 18th-century alehouse serving hearty, locally sourced food with a leafy, award-winning beer garden.
The Woodland Arms, Markfield
A woodland pub in Markfield running ticketed summer events with live music, craft drinks and food from evening vendors.
Watsons
A vegan cocktail bar and tapas spot in Leicester city centre, inspired by the founder of the vegan movement.
Lace up your boots — Leicestershire on foot
Some of the best ways to experience Leicestershire cost nothing at all. The county is criss-crossed with wonderful walking routes — canal towpaths, country-park circuits, village-to-village rambles and trails through the landscapes of the National Forest and historic Bosworth. For detailed route maps, directions, distances and dozens of tried-and-tested walks right across the county, we recommend the Leicestershire collection at GPS Routes.
Browse Leicestershire walks on GPS Routes →Walking routes and maps are published by gps-routes.co.uk — our thanks to the site and its owner for making this collection freely available to walkers.
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